2016 International Lf687 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly (1) · Tires:tread/Belt (1) · Tires (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (19)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-07-21 · IK1900198 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article only applies to models w/ 0016uzl built between 06/23/2014 – 05/11/2020 or models w/ 0016uzl w/ safety recall 14516 completed reference the appropriate technician manual for models outside of this population. safety recall 14516 has been issued for units built before june 23, 2014. for
Engine 2026-02-05 · IK2600090 · Other
new carb idle reduction change request
Electrical System 2026-02-03 · IK4300035 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tool is designed to compare diamond logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. it allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the diamond logic builder vehicles folder using vin-based selection. as files are added or removed, the comparison runs auto
Engine 2026-01-26 · IK2600255 · Other
this document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. customer requested changes will be approved in accordance with the requirements specified in 40 cfr part 1037 to ensure continued compliance with green
Engine 2026-01-02 · IK2600047 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine replacements for all international engines will need to follow this procedure.
Structure:body 2025-12-19 · IK1600272 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle cabs and windshields using an ultrasonic sound detector.
Showing the 6 most recent of 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-17 · Tires:tread/Belt · 💥 crash“driver fatality rf steer tire (roadmaster rm180+ 295/75r22.5) failed while driving on interstate at 65 mph pulling a flatdeck trailer loaded with lumber. vehicle departed the highway into a concrete ditch and the load from the trailer came forward crushing the cab of the tractor.…”
2025-03-19 · Tires · 🔥 fire“see attached document for complaint. …”
2022-12-27 · Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly“minimizer sells a piece of plastic that bolts to the top of semi truck 5th wheel and under trailers. minimizer claims this plastic is designed for frequent drop and hook applications. the plastic can't handle the huge forces between semi truck and trailer and is easily pushed off the 5th wheel leaving only the bolts sticking up out of the top of th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.